Resistance Band Exercises

Resistance band workouts are an easy way to strengthen and tone up your muscles at home.

Resistance bands are inexpensive, portable, versatile, and with a little creativity you can use them to replace any exercise that requires barbells or dumbbells.

Below you’ll find 5 resistance band exercises for women that will engage all the major muscle groups. The total workout should only take 15-20 minutes and all you’ll need is a resistance band. Perform 3 sets of each move.

Resistance Band Workout – Exercises With Resistance Bands

Resistance Band Triceps Push Up

The resistance band push up is an exercise designed to increase the difficulty of a regular push up. If you struggle with regular pushups, you can do a modified push up exercise with your knees on the floor.

Put the resistance band across your back and grab each end with your hands.

Move into a full pushup or modified push up (knees on floor) position while grasping the resistance band. Ensure that your back is straight and your core is kept tight.

Keep your elbows by your sides with your hands approximately 5 inches apart on the mat and lower yourself slowly until your chest is just above the floor. Keeping your elbows in tight against your body will put more of the focus on your triceps rather than your chest and shoulders.

Push back up slowly.

Do 3 sets of 10 repetitions.

Resistance Band Squats

Resistance squats are a great workout for your butt and thighs. Squats are a great weight loss exercise because they activate such a large muscle group.

Stand up straight on the resistance band with your feet about shoulder width apart.

Squat down and bring your legs parallel to the floor. Do not let your knees extend past your toes.

Push back up while maintaining form.

Do 3 sets of 10 repetitions.

Resistance Band Lat Pull Down

Resistance band lat pull downs are a great workout for your back. It’s also convenient because you don’t need any expensive machines.

Grasp the resistance band with your hands and raise your hands above your head. The closer together your hands, the more resistance you will feel. If the exercise is too challenging, spread your arms apart.

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